Marianne Elliott & Tom Morris — Nominee for Best Director of a Play

About the Show

Other Honors for This Production:
—Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Director of a Play
—2008 Olivier Award nomination for Best Director (London production)
—2007 Evening Standard Award nomination for Best Director (London production)

Tony History:
This is Elliott and Morris' first Tony nomination.

Fun Fact:
Elliott and Morris considered the 2007 National Theatre premiere of War Horse “experimental” and never expected the show to become a sold-out international hit.

Quotable Quote:
“This ensemble of American actors has been a revelation. It’s quite absurd what we ask them to do!” —Morris in an interview with Broadway.com, 2/24/11